Illuminated signal device for audio/video recording and communication devices

Abstract

Illuminated signal devices and speed detectors for audio/video (A/V) recording and communication devices in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided. In one embodiment, an illuminated signal device configured for capturing image data is provided, the device comprising a camera having a field of view, a communication module, and a processing module operatively connected to the camera and the communication module, the processing module comprising a processor, and a signal device application, wherein the signal device application configures the processor to detect motion within the field of view of the camera, capture image data in response to the detected motion using the camera, and transmit the image data to a backend server using the communication module.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An illuminated signal device, comprising:
 an illumination source that, when activated, emits visible light through a front panel of the illuminated signal device, a first portion of the front panel being translucent, such that the illumination source, when activated, emits visible light through the first portion, and a second portion of the front panel contrasting with the first portion at least when the illumination source emits visible light through the first portion; 
 a camera having a field of view; 
 a communication module; 
 at least one processor; and 
 memory storing non-transitory computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the illuminated signal device to:
 detect motion within the field of view of the camera; 
 record image data in response to the detected motion; and 
 transmit the image data to a server using the communication module. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The illuminated signal device of  claim 1 , further comprising a stake for supporting the illuminated signal device in the ground. 
     
     
       3. The illuminated signal device of  claim 2 , the stake being elongate and tapering down toward a lower end. 
     
     
       4. The illuminated signal device of  claim 1 , further comprising a power source coupled at least to the illumination source, the camera, the communication module, and the at least one processor. 
     
     
       5. The illuminated signal device of  claim 4 , the power source comprising at least one solar panel. 
     
     
       6. The illuminated signal device of  claim 5 , the at least one solar panel being mounted at an upper edge of the illuminated signal device. 
     
     
       7. The illuminated signal device of  claim 4 , wherein the power source comprises at least one rechargeable battery. 
     
     
       8. An illuminated signal device, comprising:
 an illumination source that, when activated, emits visible light through a front panel of the illuminated signal device, a first portion of the front panel being translucent, such that the illumination source, when activated, emits visible light through the first portion, and a second portion of the front panel contrasting with the first portion at least when the illumination source emits visible light through the first portion; 
 a motion sensor; 
 at least one processor; and 
 memory storing non-transitory computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the illuminated signal device to:
 detect motion in a field of view of the motion sensor; and 
 activate the illumination source in response to the detected motion. 
 
 
     
     
       9. The illuminated signal device of  claim 8 , the memory storing further computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the illuminated signal device to:
 detect an ambient light level; and 
 maintain the illumination source in an off state when the ambient light level is above a threshold. 
 
     
     
       10. The illuminated signal device of  claim 8 , the memory storing further computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the illuminated signal device to:
 detect an ambient light level; and 
 maintain the illumination source in a first power state when the ambient light level is below a first threshold. 
 
     
     
       11. The illuminated signal device of  claim 10 , the first power state being an off state. 
     
     
       12. The illuminated signal device of  claim 10 , the first power state being a low-power state. 
     
     
       13. The illuminated signal device of  claim 10 , the memory storing further computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the illuminated signal device to:
 return the illumination source to the first power state when motion is no longer detected by the motion sensor. 
 
     
     
       14. The illuminated signal device of  claim 10 , the memory storing further computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the illuminated signal device to:
 return the illumination source to the first power state after a timer expires. 
 
     
     
       15. The illuminated signal device of  claim 10 , the memory storing further computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the illuminated signal device to:
 cycle the illumination source between on and off states. 
 
     
     
       16. The illuminated signal device of  claim 8 , further comprising
 a communication module; and 
 a camera; 
 the memory storing further computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the illuminated signal device to:
 record image data in response to the detected motion; and 
 transmit the image data to a server using the communication module. 
 
 
     
     
       17. The illuminated signal device of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a speaker; 
 the memory storing further computer readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the illuminated signal device to activate the speaker to play audio in response to the detected motion. 
 
     
     
       18. The illuminated signal device of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a stake for supporting the illuminated signal device in the ground; and 
 at least one solar panel that provides electrical power to the illuminated signal device.